Pinotage (South Africa)
Pinotage is a red wine grape from South Africa.
The clone was created in 1925, crossing Pinot Noir and Cinsault.
Pinotage Flavors
Dark Berries, Dark Fruit, Fig, and Mint are typical Pinotage flavors.
 Blueberry |
 Black Cherry |
 Blackberry |
 Plum |
 Fig |
 Jam |
 Mint |
 Licorice |
Tertiary Flavors from Aging:
 Vanilla |
 Coffee |
 Chocolate |
 Tobacco |
Pinotage Profile
Pinotage has a profile much like Shiraz:
| BODY: | Full |
| TANNINS: | High |
| FRUIT: | High |
| ACIDITY: | Medium - High |
| ALCOHOL: | 14% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 17-18°C (63-64°F) |
Pinotage Food Pairing
A full bodied Pinotage pairs best with Bold Food.
Pinotage loves Smoke, Curry and Spices.
 Spicy Tapas |
 Spicy Burger |
 Salami |
 Casseroles |
 Chili |
 Chicken |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
Excellent Pairings
South African. Indian. Creole.
Cured Meat. Salami.
Hot BBQ. Chicken. Pork.
Hot Curry. Spiced Rice (Thai).
Ratatouille.
South African Specialities:
Bobotie (Cured Meat).
Boerwor (Curry Sausage).
Potjiekos (Meat Stew).
The Ideal Glass for Pinotage
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The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl. The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance. The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste. |
